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Resurfacing
Sciton MOXI and BBL — Atlanta's most trusted fractional laser and light treatments for texture, tone, and radiance.
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How It Works
Laser Resurfacing at ELLEMES
At ELLEMES, laser skin resurfacing means Sciton — one of the most clinically respected platforms in medical aesthetics. We use two Sciton technologies: MOXI, a non-ablative fractional laser, and BBL Hero, a broadband light device. Each targets a different layer and mechanism of skin aging, and they are frequently combined for a more comprehensive result.
MOXI delivers fractionated laser energy into the dermis to stimulate collagen remodeling and resurface the outer skin layer — improving texture, pores, fine lines, and overall skin quality with minimal downtime. BBL delivers precise pulses of broadband light to selectively target melanin and hemoglobin at the surface, correcting pigmentation, sun damage, redness, and vascular irregularities.
Used together in a single session, MOXI addresses skin quality and texture while BBL corrects tone and discoloration — producing a result that's difficult to achieve with either device alone. Most patients see their best outcome with 2–3 annual treatments.
What It Does
The Benefits
Texture & Pores
MOXI's fractional laser energy creates micro-treatment zones in the dermis that trigger the body's natural wound-healing response — stimulating new collagen and accelerating cell turnover to smooth rough texture, refine enlarged pores, and improve overall skin quality.
Pigmentation & Sun Damage
BBL Hero delivers targeted light energy absorbed selectively by melanin, breaking up brown spots, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation at the surface. The treated pigment rises to the surface and naturally exfoliates over 7–14 days, revealing clearer, more even-toned skin underneath.
Collagen & Anti-Aging
Both MOXI and BBL stimulate collagen production at the dermal level. MOXI drives structural remodeling for firmer, denser skin. BBL has been shown in peer-reviewed research to alter gene expression in skin cells, producing anti-aging effects at a molecular level with repeated annual treatments.
Who It's For
Concerns We Address
Sciton laser and light treatments address a wide range of skin quality and tone concerns. Here's what each technology targets — and when they work best together.
Accumulated UV exposure produces visible brown spots, lentigines (sun spots), and generalized discoloration across the face, chest, and hands. BBL Hero selectively targets the melanin in these spots with precise light pulses, causing the pigment to darken, rise to the surface, and flake off naturally over 7–14 days. For patients with diffuse sun damage affecting texture as well as tone, combining BBL with MOXI in a single session produces the most comprehensive correction.
Rough, uneven skin texture and chronically enlarged pores are caused by accumulated surface damage, slowed cell turnover, and reduced collagen density in the dermis. MOXI's fractional laser energy creates columns of controlled thermal injury that trigger the skin's repair response — stimulating new collagen and accelerating cell renewal to smooth the surface and tighten pore appearance over 4–8 weeks following treatment.
Diffuse facial redness, broken capillaries, and visible vascularity — whether from rosacea, sun exposure, or chronic inflammation — are addressed by BBL's hemoglobin-targeting wavelengths. The light energy is absorbed by blood vessels at the skin's surface, causing them to collapse and be reabsorbed by the body. For patients with rosacea, a series of BBL treatments is one of the most effective non-prescription interventions available.
Fine lines caused by surface texture changes and reduced collagen density respond well to MOXI's fractional resurfacing. By stimulating dermal remodeling and new collagen synthesis, MOXI improves the structural support of the skin, gradually softening fine lines and improving firmness over 4–8 weeks post-treatment. For patients with more advanced laxity, MOXI pairs well with Vivace RF Microneedling for deeper tissue remodeling.
Skin that lacks radiance and appears chronically flat or tired is often the result of accumulated surface debris, slowed cell turnover, and subclinical pigmentation that hasn't yet developed into discrete spots. MOXI accelerates epidermal renewal, while BBL corrects the subclinical discoloration — together producing the "glass skin" effect patients associate with post-laser luminosity. Results are visible within 1–2 weeks as treated debris naturally exfoliates.
BBL Forever Young — an annual BBL protocol — has been shown in peer-reviewed Stanford research to alter the gene expression profile of treated skin to more closely resemble younger skin at a molecular level. Patients who maintain a consistent annual BBL schedule show measurably younger-looking skin over time compared to untreated controls. For patients in their 30s and early 40s with minimal visible damage, a preventive MOXI + BBL protocol is one of the highest-ROI investments in long-term skin health.
Your Appointment
What to Expect
A standalone MOXI or BBL treatment takes 60–75 minutes including numbing. A combined MOXI + BBL session runs approximately 90 minutes. Downtime is minimal with MOXI and none with BBL alone.
Consultation & Skin Assessment
Your provider evaluates your skin tone, texture, pigmentation concerns, and treatment history. They'll recommend whether MOXI, BBL, or the combined protocol is the right approach for your skin, and discuss the number of sessions needed to reach your goal.
Numbing
A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area and allowed to take full effect before the laser begins. BBL requires minimal to no numbing for most patients. MOXI patients are numbed for 30–45 minutes for comfort during fractional laser delivery.
Laser & Light Treatment
BBL is typically performed first when combined with MOXI. The provider passes the handpiece across the treatment area delivering precise light pulses — patients feel a mild snapping or warmth. MOXI follows with fractional laser passes — patients feel heat and mild discomfort that resolves immediately after treatment.
Post-Treatment Care
A calming serum and mineral SPF are applied immediately after treatment. Skin will appear pink to red and feel warm — similar to a mild sunburn — for several hours. MOXI patients may notice "MENDS" (micro-epidermal necrotic debris) — tiny brown specks that develop over days 2–5 and naturally exfoliate within a week.
Results Timeline
BBL pigmentation correction is visible within 7–14 days as treated spots naturally exfoliate. MOXI texture and tone improvements develop over 4–8 weeks as new collagen forms. Combined MOXI + BBL patients typically see their best result at the 6–8 week mark after initial treatment.
Post-Treatment Tips
Apply mineral SPF 30+ daily — sun protection is critical for at least 4 weeks post-treatment. Avoid retinoids, active acids, and exfoliants for 5–7 days. Do not pick or scrub MENDS following MOXI — allow them to exfoliate naturally. Avoid direct heat (saunas, steam rooms, strenuous exercise) for 24–48 hours. Keep skin moisturized with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer. For full guidance, visit our post-care instructions.
Pricing
Treatment Options
Treatments are priced by device and area. The MOXI + BBL combination delivers the best value per session for patients addressing both texture and tone in the same visit.
Your Provider
Who Performs This Treatment
Founder / Laser Specialist
Lauren Siso
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Medical Aesthetician
Jaycee Zotti
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How Often to Treat
Frequency depends on your skin concern and whether you're in a correction phase or maintaining results. Your provider will build a personalized plan at consultation.
For patients correcting significant sun damage, hyperpigmentation, or texture concerns, a series of 3–4 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart builds cumulative improvement. Each session treats a deeper layer of damage and compounds the collagen stimulation from prior rounds.
Once a correction goal is achieved, 1–2 annual treatments maintain results and prevent new damage from accumulating. The BBL Forever Young protocol — an annual BBL series — has peer-reviewed evidence supporting long-term anti-aging effects at a gene expression level with consistent annual treatment.
Some patients use MOXI on a lighter setting monthly as a glow and clarity maintenance treatment — similar to a clinical facial. This approach is popular with patients who want consistent luminosity between deeper annual resurfacing sessions. Your provider will recommend the right intensity for your schedule.
For patients with active acne alongside texture and tone concerns, ask about Forever Clear BBL. For deeper structural remodeling, Vivace RF Microneedling can be scheduled in alternating sessions. View all ELLEMES treatments.
How They Compare
MOXI vs. BBL vs. Combined
MOXI and BBL address different aspects of skin aging through different mechanisms. Understanding which is right for your concern — and when to combine them — is the most important decision to make before booking.
For most patients with both texture and tone concerns, the MOXI + BBL combination in a single session ($925 face) is the most efficient approach — one appointment, one recovery window, and results that address both dimensions of skin aging simultaneously. Your provider will confirm the right protocol during a consultation.
Combine Treatments
Pairs Well With
Laser resurfacing addresses texture and tone — these treatments extend results deeper or into adjacent concerns.
FAQ
Common
Questions
What to know before booking laser skin resurfacing in Atlanta at ELLEMES.
MOXI is a fractional laser that targets the dermal layer to stimulate collagen and resurface skin texture — it's the right tool for rough texture, pores, fine lines, and overall skin quality improvement. BBL is a broadband light device that targets the skin's surface to correct pigmentation, sun damage, brown spots, and redness. They address different problems through different mechanisms, which is why combining them in a single session produces the most comprehensive result.
BBL alone has minimal downtime — treated pigmented spots will darken and naturally exfoliate over 7–14 days, and redness resolves within hours. MOXI involves 2–5 days of MENDS — tiny brown specks on the skin surface that naturally flake off as the treated epidermal debris exfoliates. Most patients are comfortable in public within 3–5 days of MOXI, depending on treatment intensity. Plan accordingly around events or photoshoots.
MOXI is generally safe for Fitzpatrick skin types I–IV and can be performed on some type V patients with appropriate settings and provider experience. BBL requires more careful parameter selection for darker skin tones due to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from light-based melanin targeting. Your provider will assess your Fitzpatrick type and recommend the safest approach during consultation — in some cases, alternative treatments may be more appropriate.
It depends on your starting point and goals. Patients with mild sun damage and texture concerns often see satisfying results after 2 combined MOXI + BBL sessions. Patients with more significant hyperpigmentation or long-standing sun damage typically benefit from a series of 3–4 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Once a correction goal is achieved, 1–2 annual maintenance treatments sustain results.
Laser treatments are generally better timed for fall and winter, when sun exposure is lower and consistent SPF is easier to maintain post-treatment. That said, patients who are diligent about mineral SPF 50 daily and avoid prolonged sun exposure can be treated year-round. Your provider will advise based on your skin tone, lifestyle, and current level of sun exposure.
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for at least 4 weeks before treatment. Discontinue retinoids 5–7 days prior. Do not have waxing, electrolysis, or chemical peels within 2 weeks of your appointment. Arrive with clean, product-free skin. Your provider will give you a complete pre-treatment checklist at consultation.
Sciton's BBL and MOXI platforms have extensive peer-reviewed clinical research behind them — including the landmark Stanford BBL Forever Young study — and are widely regarded as among the most precise and effective devices in their categories. Sciton's engineering allows for highly adjustable treatment parameters, which gives our providers more control over outcomes and the ability to safely treat a broader range of skin types.
For most patients with both texture and tone concerns — which is the majority — the combination is worth it. You get one numbing session, one recovery window, one block of post-treatment care, and results that address both dimensions simultaneously. The combined face package ($925) represents meaningful savings over booking both separately ($675 + $500 = $1,175).
Your Next Step
When You're Ready
Book a consultation and your provider will assess your skin, discuss your goals, and recommend the right laser protocol for your concerns and timeline.